Don't forget the Gracious Greens Planting!
Saturday, September 9th,
8:00 a.m. at the Poplar Tent/Pitts School Road plot
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Return to Normal Worship Schedule
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This Sunday, please note that we return to a two-service schedule with worship in the sanctuary at both 8:45 and 11 a.m. We also want to share that, based on the responses we received from the recent Strategic Planning survey, the Session has approved some gentle changes to the worship experience at the 8:45 a.m. service. Generally speaking, the atmosphere will be more quiet and contemplative. Most music will be played on the piano, and we will encourage seating near the front of the sanctuary to increase the sense of community felt by worshipers. Our liturgy will remain Reformed, and the basic elements of the service will be very familiar. We are excited and hopeful that a different type of worship offering will deepen and broaden the spiritual experience we are able to offer here at First Presbyterian Church.
Please note that the order and feel of the 11 a.m. service will remain consistent with prior practices.
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Our church is scheduled for its annual Habitat Workday on
Saturday, September 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
at Magnolia Crossing in Concord, 28027. The activity will most likely be wall framing, but this is subject to change as the project develops. We will need workers to perform the manual labor and supporters to provide drinks, snacks and lunch. Construction manager Bob will be present to lead us along. Please sign up on the church website or through the church office. Feel free to contact coordinator Harris Morrison
with questions.
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| Rally Day and Potluck Luncheon |
On Sunday, September 10th, come
celebrate with your church family as we kick off the Fall season! The 8:45 and 11:00 o'clock services return and
all ages
are invited to gather at 9:45 a.m. in Davis Hall to learn about all the educational and faith building opportunities you can experience during the Sunday School hour. To cap off such a wonderful day, you are invited to the
Potluck Luncheon
in Davis Hall following the 11:00 service. Volunteers will be in kitchen starting at 9:30 a.m. to receive food before church.
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Wednesday Night Fellowship is back on September 13th at 6:00 p.m.! Join Peter, Lynne, Rachel, and Jacquie as they share what is in store for Wednesday night programming and music this Fall. We will open with icebreakers and games for all ages and share details about upcoming study and musical opportunities.
Menu: meat loaf, turkey chili, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, salad, dessert.
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Sunday, October 1st
Frank Liske Park,
The Barnhardt Shelter
4:30 p.m. Gathering,
Dinner at 5:15 p.m.
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Friday, March 9 - Sunday, March 11
Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, NC
Mark your calendar now to join your church family for a weekend filled with worship, fellowship, tasty food, hospitality, and fun activities for all ages. Stay tuned for additional information in future editions of The Banner. If you have questions or are willing to assist with the planning, please contact Kim Stamey at 704-996-9910.
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Todd Hobbie Sunday School Class
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On Sunday, September 17th, the Todd Hobbie class will begin a 12-session study of the apostle Paul's engagement with the Roman Empire. Anchored by the contributions of renowned scholars Marcus Borg and John Crossan, the study will follow the format of last year's "Living the Questions" series. Come join us each Sunday in Davis Hall for study, good discussions and fellowship.
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| Christian Formation Resource Room |
Have you wanted to study a particular book of the Bible or learn more about an important faith figure? Perhaps you've wanted to be in a discussion about living your faith in today's world. There is a resource room that has numerous books on these subjects that are perfect for small group discussions, class studies, and personal reflection.
In room E206 of the Education Building you will find many books that can be used by anyone in the church. They have been organized in several categories: Biblical Studies, Figures of faith, Foundations of Faith and Contemporary studies, Liturgical seasons (studies specific to Advent and Lent), Presbyterian Women's studies, and Kerygma books.
Please drop by and look at some of the resources available, and grab something new to study and enrich your faith and life. If you have any questions about them, talk with Rachel Vogado.
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Sunday,
September 10th
Rally Day
Jeremiah 18:1-11
"
Reformed, Always Being Reformed"
Rev. Peter Bynum preaching
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Wednesday Night Fellowship
September 13th
6:00 p.m., Davis Hall
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Youth Group Kick-Off
September 10th
5-7 p.m., Davis Hall
Combined Middle School and High School Youth
At least one parent should accompany youth.
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Tuesday Lunch Bunch
September 19th
11:45 a.m., Davis Hall
Program:
Norris Dearmon,
Verteran of WWII, speaking on the GI Memorial House Museum.
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The Youth Choir
will meet in the choir room this Sunday, September 10th at
9:30 a.m. to rehearse for Rally Day.
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Red Cross Cabrarus County VIP Blood Drive
Monday, September 18th
2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Davis Hall
and enter:
Cabarrus VIP to schedule an appointment.
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Senior Pastor
Associate Pastor
for Care and Mission
Associate Pastor
for Christian Formation
Director of Music and Organist
Choirmaster
Children's Music Associate
Deborah Mesimer
Financial Secretary
Heath Ritchie
Maintenance
Superintendent
Maureen O'Bryan
Director of First Kids
Church Hostess
Wedding Director
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Calendar
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8:45 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Rally Day (Davis Hall)
11:00 a.m. Worship
12:15 p.m. Potluck Luncheon
4:00 p.m. Combined Middle and High
School Choirs
5:00 p.m. Combined Middle and High
School Youth Fellowship
5:30 p.m. Circle 5
Monday, September 11
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
11:00 a.m. Circle 4
(Wine Room, Afton Village)
11:30 a.m. AA
6:30 p.m. Circle 1
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout District Roundtable
Tuesday, September 12
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
4:30 p.m. Foundation Committee
7:00 p.m. Session
Wednesday, September 13
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
4:30 p.m. Grounds Committee
6:00 p.m. WN Fellowship Supper
6:30 p.m. Children's Choir (K-5th grades)
6:30 p.m. Bible Study
6:30 p.m. Adult Program
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir
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Thursday, September 14
9:00 a.m. First Kids Preschool
9:00 a.m. Academic Learning Center Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 3
Friday, September 15
First Kids Preschool Closed
(Teachers at NCAEYC Conference)
Sunday, September 17
8:45 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship (Baptism)
4:00 p.m. Middle School Choir
5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Fellowship
5:00 p.m. High School Choir
6:00 p.m. All Youth Supper
6:30 p.m. High School Youth Fellowship
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Church Report
Attendance
Sunday, September 3rd: 10:00 a.m. - 145
Birth
Congratulations to Alice and Jacob Grove on the birth of their son, Jack Ward Robert Grove, born on August 24th in Charlotte, NC. Grandparents are Bill and Sally Cochran.
Condolences
The sympathy and condolences of the congregation are extended to the family of Dave Sheridan on the death of his mother, Ethne Kathleen McCann Sheridan, who died on August 15th.
Memorials
In Memory of
John "Lock" Flowe - Families in Need
Barbara Ann Holding - Families in Need
Katharine Bisanar Holding - Families in Need
Aubrey Ramsuer Hoover III - Families in Need
Robert Alfred Moore - Music
Birthdays
Sep 07 Josh Monroe
Sep 08 Lori Clay
Sep 09 Trent Blackman, Pat Hollingsworth, Kelly Jones, Aaron Rotan, Jim Waters
Sep 10 Judy Hollis, Abby Kluttz, Joe Price, Peter Snellings, Bob Underwood
Sep 11 Kay Christy, Jim Todd
Sep 12 Steve Bradley, Cate Davis, Harmon Gibson, Pat Hoover, Cannon Leatherman,
Marc Niblock, Carolyn Ruth
Sep 13 Brian Bixler, David Bryant, Meredith Hoover
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70 Union Street North Concord NC 28025
Mailing Address: PO Box 789 Concord NC 28026-0789
Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Memorial Garden | (704) 786-8009 | 36 Spring Street SW Concord NC 28025
Garden Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed Monday
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